US Bridges

Pr 22 over Local Road

Fair

Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico · 9.8 KM S E of Toa Baja · Structure no. 017271

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128,200
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 22 over Local Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 22 over Local Road in Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 128,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,500 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 140 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 22
CrossesLocal Road
Location9.8 KM S E of Toa Baja
CountyToa Baja Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.41939, -66.196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,200 (2017)
Projected traffic161,500 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 22 over Local Road built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 22 over Local Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 22 over Local Road carry?

About 128,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 22 over Local Road?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 22 over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.